Surgivet® V1030 Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter

Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting
WARNING! If the accuracy of any measurement is in question, check the patient’s vital signs
by an alternative method, and then check the monitor for proper functioning.
Correcting an Alert Condition
An alert warns of an abnormal monitor condition. During an alert, the Alarm Indicator lights
yellow and the alert tone sounds, if not silenced. See Chapter 6: Alarms for details. If the monitor
is equipped with the optional thermal printer, additional information about the cause of the alert
can be viewed in the real time mode.
To correct an alert:
1. Ensure that the sensor, oximetry cable and oximeter connectors are all firmly seated.
2. Ensure that the sensor is properly attached to the patient. See Attaching the Sensor to the
Patient section in Chapter 4: Operating Instructions for help.
3. Check the pulse signal strength and PI indicators. If the readings are low, try repositioning the
sensor and/or changing the sensor site to a location with better perfusion.
4. If the alert is still on, contact the equipment provider or authorized service representative for
help.
Smiths Medical North America
1285 Grey Fox Rd.
St. Paul, MN 55112
Clinical Support
Phone: 1-214-618-0218
Toll-Free: (USA only)1-800-258-5361
Fax: 1-614-734-0254
web site: www.Surgivet.com
E-mail address: vet_clinicalsupport@smiths-medical.com
Veterinary V1030 Hand-Held Pulse Oximeter Operation Manual 11-1